What I'd like to know is, did anyone else ever get an initial hit of alcohol scent that reminded them of turps? Once the alcohol had died down, the true powdery (verging on floral) aroma came through in bucket loads.]]>25Best "Floid Blue" inspired aftershave?Thu, 29 Nov 2018 23:25:32 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/best-floid-blue-inspired-aftershave.11924/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/best-floid-blue-inspired-aftershave.11924/invalid@example.com (Shaverrific666)Shaverrific666
Can anyone tell me which is the best Floid blue inspired aftershave currently available?

Any others I should be looking at ? I have tried the original and of course Aqua Velva (which is in a similar vein)

Thoughts, comments, recommendations ect much appreciated!!

Cheers!]]>22Wickhams v Barts Balms?Sun, 11 Nov 2018 06:20:48 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/wickhams-v-barts-balms.12177/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/wickhams-v-barts-balms.12177/invalid@example.com (Hectorsgaf)Hectorsgaf
I have become a devote follower and lover of both Wickhams soaps and Barts Balms but have not yet tried Wickhams Balms. Clearly a difference in ingredients as well as price for the 50g units but has anybody done a comparison of the 2 Balms? Plenty of reference to Darren's face soaps and Barts on youtube etc but very little in respect of the Wickham Balms. yes I can just order one in, classic 24 being my absolute favourite at the moment but wondered what experiences you guys may...

Wickhams v Barts Balms?]]>3Sterling witch hazel and aloe?Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:51:13 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/sterling-witch-hazel-and-aloe.10691/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/sterling-witch-hazel-and-aloe.10691/invalid@example.com (Poirots Tache)Poirots Tache
Can anyone tell me whether this in the form of a clear liquid akin to Thayers or more of a cream like balm. Consideting buying some but love Thayers to use before alcohol splash but really do not like balms. Find them sticky and creamy and do not like the post feel. Thanks.]]>7Penhaligon Blenheim Boquet knock-offFri, 02 Nov 2018 12:22:03 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/penhaligon-blenheim-boquet-knock-off.12084/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/penhaligon-blenheim-boquet-knock-off.12084/invalid@example.com (Jacobite)Jacobite1Best mentholated aftershaveThu, 11 Oct 2018 15:33:52 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/best-mentholated-aftershave.10487/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/best-mentholated-aftershave.10487/invalid@example.com (halvor)halvornot into pure menthol, just a little cooling.

I’m cravin’ some freshness in this heat wave of late and need your input, please]]>22Any aftershave splashes that smell like Le MaleFri, 28 Sep 2018 20:29:42 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/any-aftershave-splashes-that-smell-like-le-male.11617/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/any-aftershave-splashes-that-smell-like-le-male.11617/invalid@example.com (Mr Bigmem)Mr Bigmem
Not talking about any spray edt clones, I have Arkos Power Gold AS splash for 1million and i'm sure someone has done the Le Male as well.]]>10Vita's DIY "Skin Food" - Witch Hazel AftershaveWed, 19 Sep 2018 20:37:10 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/vitas-diy-skin-food-witch-hazel-aftershave.11653/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/vitas-diy-skin-food-witch-hazel-aftershave.11653/invalid@example.com (vita)vita
When I switched to DE shaving, I started using new products (creams/soaps/aftershaves/balms), and this kind-of chopping and changing wreaks havoc with my skin. I'll...

Phoenix and beau post shave lotion]]>5Favourite After Shave Balm(s)Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:56:43 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/favourite-after-shave-balm-s.4031/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/favourite-after-shave-balm-s.4031/invalid@example.com (Rusty Blade)Rusty Blade
Mine are Proraso green ASB and Pre de Provence ASB.]]>66To apply Pre-shave or notTue, 04 Sep 2018 17:17:01 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/to-apply-pre-shave-or-not.10348/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/to-apply-pre-shave-or-not.10348/invalid@example.com (Grishnak)Grishnak
Amongst other purchases, I bought some Proraso Eucalyptus Oil and Menthol Pre Shave Cream,
but am wondering by the third pass, whether this is really adding anything.
The obvious answer is to stop using it and see if I feel a difference, but due to my relative inexperience, all shaves feel different and though my technique is improving, I am far from feeling a “standard” shave.

Wanted to try this for ages but never got around to it, finally picked up a bottle last week and have been using it after every shave since it arrived. I paid just over £13 for the bottle so not too expensive for 180ml of product, the most I've seen it for is £16 so still not bad considering the volume provided is nearly double the amount for your average balm.

Presentation is...

Myrsol Emulsion]]>18After shave with Mastika Water and Aloe VeraThu, 23 Aug 2018 22:22:13 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/after-shave-with-mastika-water-and-aloe-vera.11389/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/after-shave-with-mastika-water-and-aloe-vera.11389/invalid@example.com (N_Architect)N_Architect
I've been suggested that a simple and nice aftershave solution, very soothing for the skin, can be easily made by mixing mastika (mastic) water and aloe vera. The organic aloe vera I managed to get from my local pharmacy earlier today may only be 99.9% pure and mixed with allantoin and panthenol but for all intentions and purposes of this...

After shave with Mastika Water and Aloe Vera]]>2Bringing aftershaves from the US to EuropeWed, 22 Aug 2018 22:17:51 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/bringing-aftershaves-from-the-us-to-europe.11377/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/bringing-aftershaves-from-the-us-to-europe.11377/invalid@example.com (Julman)Julman
My in-laws are currently in the US and will fly back to Europe in a couple of weeks.

I was thinking of asking them to bring me some aftershaves from the US. Does anyone know if aftershaves containing alcohol are permitted in commercial flights? I assume they'd have to be put in the main suitcase obviously.

If anyone has good insight on this, I'd be grateful to hear from them.

Cheers.]]>3Speick Active After ShaveSat, 04 Aug 2018 18:49:38 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/speick-active-after-shave.11171/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/speick-active-after-shave.11171/invalid@example.com (vita)vita
I have to say, it smells just like gin and tonic. Quite intoxicating when you put it on!

Nice stuff.]]>2After shave mr taylor splashFri, 27 Jul 2018 04:02:33 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/after-shave-mr-taylor-splash.9836/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/after-shave-mr-taylor-splash.9836/invalid@example.com (Rocky75)Rocky75
I’d like to buy mrtaylor After shave, any suggestion about your esperienze?
Thank you
Rocco]]>9Why witch hazel?Fri, 27 Jul 2018 03:59:40 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/why-witch-hazel.10369/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/why-witch-hazel.10369/invalid@example.com (Cushion94)Cushion94
I've heard before about using witch hazel after shaving. What is the reason though? Do people use it as an aftershave or does it help your skin differently to a balm?
Thanks
Michael]]>16Wickhams Aftershave Splashes.Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:16:03 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/wickhams-aftershave-splashes.11048/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/wickhams-aftershave-splashes.11048/invalid@example.com (StevieBoy)StevieBoy
Its a shame he had to discontinue them for whatever reason but for me they are such a great product.

Plus what do I do when the ones I have run out...............oh the pain! lol!]]>5Myrsol BlueTue, 17 Jul 2018 17:13:53 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/myrsol-blue.10968/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/myrsol-blue.10968/invalid@example.com (DamianJ)DamianJ
Apart from seeing it described as barbershop I have no idea how it smells. Although I'm more interested in performance I want a pleasant scent.

Can anybody help with more of a description or how it performs?]]>7Best aftershave splashesSun, 01 Jul 2018 16:44:10 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/best-aftershave-splashes.5187/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/best-aftershave-splashes.5187/invalid@example.com (DamianJ)DamianJ
I've only tried a few full bottles, Wickham 1912, Floid Black and the prototype P&B tonic and liked them all. I've tried a few samples as well but I only used balms when I first started so I'm a little behind the game on splashes.

Out of the ones I've tried I think I prefer the 1912. Nice scent and decent post shave soothing.